Refillable bottles are essential allies in everyday life, especially in summer, but over time they can acquire a unpleasant smell difficult to remove.
Fortunately, there are home remedies They clean thoroughly without the need for chemicals. We tell you how to recover the original freshness experience when drinking from your bottle with four easy, safe and effective methods.
Recover the freshness of your refillable bottle
1. Salt and hot water
The first trick is simple, but surprisingly effective:
- Mix two teaspoons of common salt with hot water in the bottle, close it and shake it well.
- Let it sit upside down for about 30 minutes and then rinse it well with water.
The abrasive and deodorizing power of Salt eliminates residues that cause bad odor.
2. immerse it in boiling water
The boiling water option is especially good for removing bacteria and mold which are mainly responsible for the bad smell.
If your bottle is glass or metal, place it in boiling water for three minutes to sterilize it. Then dry it completely.
3. chemical yeast and hot water
Chemical yeast is another classic for eliminating odors.
- Place two sachets of yeast in the bottle, Add hot water until the bottle is full and let it sit for an hour or overnight.
- Then rinse thoroughly.
This technique It is safe and very effective on almost all materials, except for poor quality soft plastics.
4. Cleaning tablets for dentures
If you have denture cleaning tablets on hand, use them to deeply eliminate odors.
- Fill the bottle with hot water, Dissolve two tablets and let it act for a few hours.
- Then rinse well.
This trick It is suitable for plastic, glass or steel bottles and eliminates stubborn stains and flavors.
By the way, these tablets have other uses, such as cleaning the toilet, windows or mirrors.
Frequency and daily maintenance
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To prevent odors from reappearing, basic daily cleaning, warm water and a few drops of dish soap, if possible with Ecocert certification, to avoid the most aggressive ingredients. It is very useful to have a bottle cleaner to get to the bottom. Then rinse and air dry with the lid open.
Additionally, it is a good idea to carry out a weekly deep cleaning with one of the four home remedies that we have indicated. This will eliminate bacteria and invisible deposits in recesses and the lid.
Tips for drying and use
If the bottle has a mouthpiece, straw, gaskets or removable parts, make sure clean them separately. A small ear brush or swab helps a lot.
In all cases, after each cleaning, it is essential to leave your bottle completely dry before closing it. Stagnant water encourages the proliferation of bacteria and bad odors.
When to avoid some methods
Be careful with cheap plastic bottles, the baking soda that is part of the baking powder can be too abrasive and boiling water can warp them.
If you use hot or boiled water, make sure the material tolerates elevated temperatures.
Comparison of methods
- Salt: It acts mainly by mechanical abrasion and light disinfection.
- Boiling water: sterilizes and eliminates bacteria, although it is not suitable for all materials.
- Chemical yeast and water: neutralizes odors by chemical reaction; It is effective in most bottles.
- Denture pills: They clean deeply, ideal for difficult stains and persistent odors.
Your bottle is ready for the next adventure
With these remedies, You can keep your bottles free of coffee, juice odors or accumulated moisture. They are ecological, economical and accessible solutions with common household products.
Remember:
- Wash daily with soap and water.
- Apply a intense method once a week.
- Dry each part well before closing or saving.
If, despite all these techniques, the smell persists, the bottle may be damaged or contaminated in a very hidden spot. Then, consider replacing it for a new one, especially if it is made of very cheap plastic.
What is the best material for a bottle?
Without a doubt, the best option is the steel thermal bottle with ceramic interior coating. It is clean, retains a cool or hot temperature incredibly well for hours, does not give off plastic or metallic «aromas» and can be cleaned with the most effective methods.
The glass bottles They are an excellent second option, although they are much more fragile and are not thermal.
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